Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
Elon Musk slams MacKenzie Scott for donating billions to charities
The Space X founder is taking issue with MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy and the causes she’s giving money to.
The Space X founder is taking issue with MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy and the causes she’s giving money to.
Jerome Powell testifies about interest rates and inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told lawmakers on Wednesday that while inflation has cooled considerably in recent months, the central bank isn?t ready to cut rates yet. Powell said the central bank?s policy-setting committee ?would like to see more data? that makes them more confident that inflation is moving down to their 2% target. ?When we reach that confidence, the expectation is we will do so sometime this year, we can then begin dialing back,? Powell said.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told lawmakers on Wednesday that while inflation has cooled considerably in recent months, the central bank isn?t ready to cut rates yet. Powell said the central bank?s policy-setting committee ?would like to see more data? that makes them more confident that inflation is moving down to their 2% target. ?When we reach that confidence, the expectation is we will do so sometime this year, we can then begin dialing back,? Powell said.
Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.
North Carolina's insurance rates hike denied, rates in other states still rising
North Carolina's homeowners insurance rates won't go up by the requested 42.2%, but Californians will see their rates rise by 30%, on average.
North Carolina's homeowners insurance rates won't go up by the requested 42.2%, but Californians will see their rates rise by 30%, on average.
Here’s how Target Circle 360 compares to Walmart+ and Amazon Prime
Target Circle 360 will launch in April, offering several benefits through its new membership program. See how it stacks up against Walmart+ and Amazon Prime.
Target Circle 360 will launch in April, offering several benefits through its new membership program. See how it stacks up against Walmart+ and Amazon Prime.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Here are the billionaires who give away the most money, according to Forbes
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
Regulator proposes capping credit card late fees at $8, latest in Biden campaign against 'junk fees'
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that banks made roughly $14 billion in credit card late fees a year.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that banks made roughly $14 billion in credit card late fees a year.
Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the world's richest person again
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $650M after no ticket matches winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
Mortgage rates continue their upward climb, prospective buying activity down
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
Gas prices rise as drivers hit the road for spring break: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high
Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.
Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.
Oscars gift bags are worth six figures: Peek inside
The creator of the "Everyone Wins" gift bag to be given away at the Oscars shared insight into the 2024 items.
The creator of the "Everyone Wins" gift bag to be given away at the Oscars shared insight into the 2024 items.
Credit card interest rates predicted to fall, but debt remains high
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Q4 GDP revised down slightly – here's what that means for interest rates
The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Walmart weighted groceries settlement: Could you be eligible for $45 million?
Here’s how you may qualify to receive cash from the Walmart settlement.
Here’s how you may qualify to receive cash from the Walmart settlement.